Alden Manurewa
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Alden Manurewa
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 39 Great South Road
Manurewa
Auckland 2102 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Amy Thomas - 09 267 2536
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 Ultimate Care Manurewa Brochure
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Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ultimate Care Manurewa can make to your life. |
Residents at Alden Manurewa do not have any premium room charges to pay or any additional cost if you qualify for a Residential Care Subsidy.
We offer specialised and multicultural resident-centred aged care in comfortable and homely surroundings. We work in partnership with residents and their whanau, encouraging their participation, actively promoting our resident’s health and wellbeing which is very important to us. Our diverse staff are committed to providing the best possible healthcare services combined with the highest standards of nursing care.
Our 51-bed hospital provides residential care for those who require a high level of medical care and support, including:
- rest home
- hospital
- palliative
- respite care
Our location at 39 Great South Road, Manurewa provides easy access to the local shops and Manurewa Town Centre enabling our residents to stay connected to their community. We are also only a short distance from the Manukau Super Clinic and Westfield Manukau.
Some of the events we offer for our residents include happy hour, outings, Tai Chi, chaplaincy, library visits, cultural celebrations, traditional food, weekly church services, gardening and a wide range of daily activities. By filling our resident’s days with laughter and meaning we are actively encouraging our residents to join in and participate.
We offer specialised and multicultural resident-centred aged care in comfortable and homely surroundings. We work in partnership with residents and their whanau, encouraging their participation, actively promoting our resident’s health and wellbeing which is very important to us. Our diverse staff are committed to providing the best possible healthcare services combined with the highest standards of nursing care.
Our 51-bed hospital provides residential care for those who require a high level of medical care and support, including:
- rest home
- hospital
- palliative
- respite care
Our location at 39 Great South Road, Manurewa provides easy access to the local shops and Manurewa Town Centre enabling our residents to stay connected to their community. We are also only a short distance from the Manukau Super Clinic and Westfield Manukau.
Some of the events we offer for our residents include happy hour, outings, Tai Chi, chaplaincy, library visits, cultural celebrations, traditional food, weekly church services, gardening and a wide range of daily activities. By filling our resident’s days with laughter and meaning we are actively encouraging our residents to join in and participate.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 36 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Garden view room available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
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Updated: 4 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "Staff are fantastic, they keep me well informed". "Very caring place for residents and families. Always on time" "Staff are very caring and create a comfortable atmosphere". "Management have a great open door policy and mum feels she can discuss any concerns easily" |
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Updated: 19 Mar 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a team of committed registered nurses who strive to ensure residents needs are being met. Our team of registered nurses cover all shifts 24/7. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a team of caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our Physiotherapist visits every Friday. We also have a Mobility Coordinator on staff to carry out her instructions Monday - Friday. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our activities coordinator ensures our programme is successful and our residents have a wonderful time going out on trips or join in quiz time, happy hour, and much more. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have excellent comments about our hairdresser who visits regularly and prices are very good. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Every 6 weeks or as required. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All of our menus have been approved by a dietitian. We can make a referral to dietitian services if this is required for individual consultation | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | A Church Service is held in the facility once a week. We have church singers that visit weekly on a voluntary basis and they provide a great sing along. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a team of experts at our National Support Office that consists of clinical support, financial support and property support | |
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Updated: 3 Mar 2021 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | We can provide if prescribed by a doctor, and oxygen management. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Our staff our suitably trained to manage any gastric/nasogastric requirements. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We offer clinical, compassionate care at this difficult time. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. It is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Wound Care | Yes | The Registered Nurses keep up to date with the latest wound care trends. Wound care training is updated regularly. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All of our registered nurses are skilled to assist with the management of diabetes. We are able to support you with your diabetic needs. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Our registered nurses have been trained to assess for continence requirements and work closely with our suppliers to ensure any continence products you require are of the highest quality. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | If you have unfortunately suffered from a stroke we can assist you with your post recovery requirements |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our organisation has a very robust infection control programme that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | If your coming to stay with us post-surgery we can following an assessment of your needs provide the recovery needs you require. |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full-time Clinical Services Manager who provides support to our Nurses and Caregivers and all care of our Residents. |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability. |
| Carer Support | Yes | If you are in need of a break from looking after your loved one we may be able to offer you that assistance. Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes, we provided subsidised services should you meet the requirements. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes, we provide private paying services. Contact us for details on private paying options if you do not meet the criteria for a government subsidy. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | We are more than happy to work with you for booking in advance. Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | In supporting a feeling of homeliness we encourage residents to personalise their rooms with preferred and often sentimental furniture, pictures, ornaments etc. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Spacious rooms with garden views. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | As prior negotiation with the management. Charges may apply. A shared cordless phone is provided so that residents can make or receive calls in the privacy of their rooms. Most rooms have phone ports enabling residents to choose to have a phone in their room at their cost. An e-mail service is available. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | As an organisation our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | A large lounge, plus a verandah and deck with views over the gardens is available for use by both residents and visitors. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Yes, we have regular trips out and about that are very popular with our residents. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Tri-monthly updates provided. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | At times we see confusion with some of our residents. Our team of staff are highly trained to ensure we comfort and support any of our residents that may be distressed or confused at periods of times. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area. |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
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Special Features
| Ultimate Care Manurewa is a medium sized facility so we have the luxury of being able to focus more on an individualised person centred approach for care planning. |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Holidays, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Lectures, Massage, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Stroke Group, Vegetarian, Videos |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| What's included in your fees and what's not | Charges may apply to the following extra services: - Podiatry - Hairdressing - Private telephone line - Electrical check and tagging for patient's own appliances For more information about extra services and charges, please contact the management. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | A qualified, experienced and trained team provide professional care in a dedicated and compasionate manner. We have an onsite Registered Nurses, with both a doctor and registered nurse providing 7day/ 24 hour on call support. | |
| Details about meals | Daily home baking and dietician approved menus. We can cater for vegetarian, mulee, diabetic, gluten-free options. | |
| Associated Complexes | We also offer hospital-level care, respite care and palliative care services. Our facility operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group with 19 care facilities NZ wide. | |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Other Details | Yes | We can arrange a translator service should you require them. |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Our church service are inter dominational and we welcome input from all religions and faith |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation. |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Bus stops outside the Rest Home |
| Shops | 0.10 Km | Shops within half a block |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Manurewa Mall and shopping complex |
| Parks | 0.20 Km | Local park within half a block |
| Library | 1.00 Km | Manurewa Public Library |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2020 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 2 Feb 2021 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.